Content Source: 2020 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9931115 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Engine Oil & Filter Change

IMPORTANT
Engine MUST BE WARMED before performing the following procedure.
caution
HOT COMPONENTS
Wear insulated gloves and use caution handling these parts.
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  1. Run engine until warm, then turn engine off.
  2. Securely support the motorcycle in a vertical “centered” position.
  3. Place an oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plugs and .
  4. Remove the drain plugs and sealing washers.
  5. Allow oil to drain completely. Dispose of oil properly.
  6. Remove oil filter and allow oil to drain. Dispose of oil filter properly.
  7. Clean the engine oil filter mount sealing surface and surrounding area.
  8. Place a small amount of oil on the new oil filter seal and spin filter on until the filter seal contacts the sealing surface. Tighten oil filter to specification.
    TORQUE

    Oil Filter:

    115 in-lbs (13 N·m) or approximately 3/4 to 1 full turn after seal contacts the filter mount sealing surface.
  9. Use new sealing washers and reinstall the drain plugs. Torque to specification.
    TORQUE

    Engine Oil Drain Plug:

    15 ft-lbs (20 N·m)
  10. Use a funnel to add 3 US quarts (2.8 Liters) of Indian Motorcycle 15W–60 Full Synthetic engine oil through the engine oil fill port.
    NOTICE

    3 US quarts will bring the engine oil level at or near the “FULL” mark on the sight glass. For a new or rebuilt (dry) engine add an additional .5 US quart (.47 Liters).

  11. Securely support the motorcycle in a vertical “centered” position, idle engine for approximately 30 seconds.
  12. Turn the engine off.
  13. Inspect the oil level by looking at the oil sight glass. The oil level should be in the middle of the sight glass between the two indicator marks. DO NOT OVERFILL!
    IMPORTANT

    Total engine oil fill volume with oil filter change will be approximately 3.0 - 4.0 US quarts (2.8 - 3.8 Liters). Total engine oil fill volume with a new or rebuilt (dry) engine will be approximately 4.5 quarts (4.25 Liters).

  14. Refer to the Engine Oil Level Check section in this chapter for setting proper oil level.
    caution

    If the low oil pressure indicator remains illuminated longer than usual after an oil change, do not increase RPM above idle until indicator lamp goes out or engine may be damaged.

  15. Check for leaks around drain plug and oil filter.
    NOTICE

    Recycle used oil and oil filter in accordance with local regulations.

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